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Welcome to Thomas Bennett Community College

Head of Sixth Form’s WelcomeI am delighted to welcome you to Thomas Bennett Community College; a unique place that has something special to offer its students; it is a truly comprehensive college, offering quality education that includes a range of A-level and vocational subjects. Our intent at Post-16 is to provide an inclusive and varied education which allows students to develop knowledge and skills needed for their future. This includes university/further education, apprenticeships and employment. The Sixth Form has a very active student leadership team. There are a wide range of both super-curricular and extra-curricular opportunities available. We expect our students to make a contribution to the life of the rest of the college. The Sixth Form occupies a distinct area within the College. The Sixth Form common room provides a comfortable and spacious environment in which students can study. We have state of the art ICT facilities which help students to keep on top of the demands of Post-16 coursework and homework. Students are supported in their study time through a dedicated Study Supervisor. Our students have expressed that “the teaching is challenging and demanding,” but they appreciate that their teachers are “accessible and helpful if they have difficulties.”If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact me or any member of the Sixth Form Team. At Sixth Form, more responsibility, and more opportunities. We look forward to seeing you take on this exciting challenge!Miss E FilmerHead of Sixth Form

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

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Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,262 Total

No. of Boys

703 (55.7%)

No. of Girls

559 (44.3%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

5.7%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

0.0%

A*/A grades

5.77%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

83%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

4%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:37%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:33%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:13%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:0%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

30%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

5%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:80%
England:63%

Further education

School:3%
England:4%

Employment

School:37%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:16%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

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Key Dates & Deadlines

Oct 16, 2025

Sixth Form Open Evening


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Autumn

1 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 24

Spring

1 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Mar 27

Summer

1 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 13 - Jul 22

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Summer Half Term

May 25 - May 29


Alumni Stories

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Enrichment Activities

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Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
Dance
Sports Studies

About School

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed